What Is the Enzymatic Function of Restriction Enzymes

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the enzymatic function of restriction enzymes?

• A)to add new nucleotides to the growing strand of DNA
• B)to join nucleotides during replication
• C)to join nucleotides during transcription
• D)to cleave nucleic acids at specific sites
• E)to repair breaks in sugar-phosphate backbones

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